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AHJ 420C

1965 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,109 mi
Last recorded29,109 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1965 Ac Cobra25,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 420C
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 29,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 28,891 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 28,891 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 28,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 28,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 28,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 27,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,566 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,355 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,831 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,581 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,593 miles

How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Stop lamp not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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AHJ 420C is a 1965 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1965 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 25,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ac Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHJ 420C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Ac Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHJ 420C?

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What year was AHJ 420C registered?

AHJ 420C is a 1965 Ac Cobra, first registered on 18 March 1965.

Is AHJ 420C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHJ 420C shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AHJ 420C have outstanding finance?

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